Paddlefish

Paddlefish (Polyodontidae)

Paddlefish (Polyodontidae) are ray-finned fish that belong to the order Acipenseriformes. Paddlefish, like sturgeons, are not suited for aquarium confinement.

Opossum

Opossum or Oppossum (Didelphidae)

Opossum is a marsupial in the order Didelphimorphia. Oppossums also occur in the Americas. It has more than 120 species in 19 genera. Learn more!

No See Ums

No See Ums or Ceratopogonidae

No see ums, no-see-ums or “biting midges Ceratopogonidae is a family of 1–3 mm long flies. They can bite humans and cause irritation. Read to know more!

Meerkat

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)

The meerkat, or suricate, is a small mammal that belongs to the mongoose family. The scientific name for meerkats is Suricata suricatta. Learn more!

Narwhal

Narwhal or Narwhale (Monodon monoceros)

The narwhal, or narwhale (Monodon monoceros), is a medium-sized toothed whale with a large “tusk” made from a canine tooth that sticks out. Learn more!

Javan Rhinoceros

Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus)

The Javan Rhinoceros, Rhinoceros sondaicus is a species of Rhinoceros that is found in Java. It is a solitary animal in nature. Keep reading to know more!

Humboldt penguin

Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) 

The Humboldt penguin is a medium-sized penguin. Its scientific name is Spheniscus humboldti. It lives in South America, & most of coastal Peru is in its range.

Echidna

 Echidna (Spiny Anteater)

Echidna or spiny ant eater is egg-laying mammals with quills on their bodies. They are in the family of Tachyglossidae. Keep reading to learn more!

Earwig

Earwig (Dermaptera): All Details

The earwig is an interesting animal to know about. They fall under the order Dermaptera. When compared to other orders of insects. Read about earwigs here.